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MSI Gaming GP72-2QEi7161 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop vs MSI GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-079JP

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 98identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-5700HQ
    • i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.7 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • 14 nm
    • 22 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • 32-bit, 64-bit
    • 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • Broadwell
    • Haswell
  • Stepping
    • G0
    • C0

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179 specifications
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Gaming GP72-2QEi7161 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5700HQ Laptop

Model GP72-2QEi7161

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GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-079JPView product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5700HQi7-4720HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketBGA 1364BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingDiffersG0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)47 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.34.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16120x416
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8771678934
Processor codeDiffersSR2BPSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers419.9 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers287.8 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers33.5 mm21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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